2010 Annual Meeting
Pre-Meeting Workshop
Managing Diabetes in Patients with Psychiatric Illness
Sunday, April 18, 2010-8:00-11:00 AM
American Diabetes Association 2009 Clinical Practice Recommendations
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Press Releases
2010 Research Award Finalists Announced
The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) is pleased to announce the following individuals as award finalists for 2010 Research Awards to be determined at the 2010 CPNP Annual Meeting to be held April 18-21, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas.
CPNP Supports ENHANCED Act S. 1857
CPNP is one of many national associations to sign on in support of ENHANCED Act S. 1857 seeking to establish a network of centers of excellence for depression. This bill would establish a national network of centers of excellence for the treatment of depressive disorders. The goal of the bill is to increase the number of people with depressive disorders who receive appropriate and evidence-based treatment, and to establish a national resource to develop and disseminate evidence-based interventions, provide public and professional education, and eradicate the stigma associated with depressive disorders.
CPNP Announces Election of 2010-2012 Officers
The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) membership has elected three new officers to serve on the 2010-2012 Board of Directors. Assuming their offices effective July 1, 2010 will be Dr. Jerry McKee, Dr. Carol Ott and Dr. Rex Lott.
Industry News
Researcher presents risk-free treatment for low female sexual desire
Researchers are currently testing a new drug, flibanserin, which was developed as an antidepressant and affects neurotransmitters in the brain, to treat women with low sexual desire. However, experts are concerned about the side effects of this possible treatment. Now, a researcher has found evidence that a low-cost, risk-free psychological treatment is effective and may be a better alternative to drugs that have adverse side effects.
Divine intervention? New research looks at beliefs about God's influence in everyday life
Most Americans believe God is concerned with their personal well-being and is directly involved in their personal affairs, according to new research.
New scale to measure anxiety outcomes developed
A new questionnaire and outcomes measurement scale has proven to be a reliable and valid measure of anxiety. The scale can easily be incorporated into routine clinical practice when treating psychiatric disorders.